1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1980 Lotus Eclat has manual transmission. 1980 Lotus Eclat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lotus Eclat | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Lotus | Pontiac |
| Model | Eclat | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3140 mm |
